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$140+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Palo Alto, CA

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WAS — SFO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$140
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$448
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Palo Alto
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Palo Alto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2712:43 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/8$284
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:59 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/86:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/8$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/319:59 amDCA - SFO
2 stops14h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/107:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1211:04 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 44mFrontier
Thu 6/1910:06 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop29h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/8$286
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/59:35 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:23 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/287:03 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/7$288
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/213:32 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop24h 47mFrontier
Sun 4/278:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop16h 59mFrontier
Deal found 4/7$290
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/163:19 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/289:35 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1710:56 amBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/216:09 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$293
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Sun 4/276:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 4/8$293
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/912:25 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop7h 48mSun Country Air
Sun 5/186:03 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop14h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/8$295
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/303:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop12h 35mJetBlue
Mon 8/46:05 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 4/8$295

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Palo Alto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:43 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 03m

$284

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/17

7:59 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$285

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

9:59 am-9:37 pm

2 stops14h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

7:24 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$285

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

11:04 am-10:48 pm

1 stop14h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

10:06 pm-6:30 am

1 stop29h 24m

$286

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

9:35 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

5:23 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

7:03 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$288

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/21

3:32 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop24h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

8:59 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop16h 59m

$290

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

3:19 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

9:35 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$292

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/17

10:56 am-10:22 pm

1 stop14h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:09 pm-11:24 am

1 stop14h 15m

$293

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/24

7:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$293

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to P4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 9, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 9, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to P4L are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

Rainfall in Palo Alto by month

Plan your trip to Palo Alto by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palo Alto ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Palo Alto when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Palo Alto by month

Plan your trip to Palo Alto by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palo Alto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palo Alto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palo Alto. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palo Alto. Reviews last updated April 9, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $140. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto for a low price.

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    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto consider choosing Virgin Australia (95%), ANA (93%) or United Airlines (64%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto? While on average our users pay $1,128, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $231.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Palo Alto. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$91Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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